Mesothelioma, Asbestos, and Legal Compensation: Basic Facts

Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos diseases range from malignant mesothelioma (“meso”) to lung cancer to asbestosis, which is scarring of the lungs.

The latency period for these asbestos-related diseases is 15 to 40 years and more.

Asbestos was used as late as the 1970’s and, therefore, it is expected that the number of diagnosed cases of asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer, and mesothelioma will continue to increase until at least 2018.

There are more than 10,000 asbestos-related deaths a year and, unfortunately, that number will rise.

Attorney Tom Lamb

Mr. Lamb is recognized by other lawyers as practicing law at the highest level of professional experience in terms of legal ability and ethical standards — which is indicated by an AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 rating (highest classification) rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® Lawyer Directory.

More importantly, he received the Martindale-Hubbell® Client Distinction Award, which recognizes excellence for: